Why Pres-On?
Headquartered in Bolingbrook, Illinois, Pres-On is a state-of-the-art, family-owned manufacturing company that is continuously innovating and adapting our services to best fit our customers’ needs.
Henry L. Gianatasio founded Pres-On in 1949, he was adamant about three things: making quality products that fill a need, offering solutions that help businesses make better products, and providing truly exceptional customer service. For over 70 years, we have been committed to our founder’s vision everyday.
Our Pledge to You
“We are proud to serve a growing global market from a strong manufacturing base in the United States. Being an American manufacturer allows us to respond faster to our domestic customers’ needs with flexibility that’s hard to match. We take great pride in generating efficiencies across the supply chain and providing distribution that helps our customers enjoy significant cost savings. We have built our business by delivering quality engineered products and great customer service–without exception.”
– Henry J. Gianatasio, Chief Executive Officer
Science That Sticks
Pres-On’s Wet Coat Adhesive Advantage
Why direct wet-coating beats laminated transfer tape — adhesive that flows into the foam for a bond that lasts.
Types of Pressure Sensitive Adhesives
Acrylic vs. rubber PSAs, surface energy, and choosing the right adhesive for your substrate.
Best Foam Tapes
The complete guide to selecting foam tape: materials, applications, and recommendations.
Neoprene Foam Tapes
The full neoprene line — every series, its properties, and the industries that rely on them.
High Temperature Foam Tapes
Silicone and other foams that keep sealing reliably at elevated temperatures.
Open Cell Foam Tapes
Breathable polyester and polyether foams for filtration, dust seals, and cushioning.
Benefits of Shipping from Chicago
Centrally located US manufacturing means faster, more economical freight to both coasts.
Want to dig deeper?
Our Educational Material library covers foam standards, measurements, and sealing techniques.